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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-12-28, Page 1pat EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 28th, 1933 3.-^SIXTIETH YEAR, NO. 2788ESTABLISHED 1873 & 1* GREETINGS It As the year draws to a close, we wish to thank our friends, for the many favours extended to this store during 1933. it We extend to all, our sincere wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year n * it n NEW YEAR GREETINGS Our Hearts are filled with appreciation of your encouragement and support during the past year and may the coming year bring prosperity to the ever widening circle of those whom we are privileged to serve. TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD The Exeter skating rink was open­ ed for the first time this season on Saturday night and was well pat­ ronized. There was skating in the afternoon and evening on Christmas Day. A number of the old boys and girls were present to enjoy the past­ time and renew old acquaintances. A snowstorm accompanied1 by a severe cold snap visited this1 section late Christmas Day and on Tuesday. The snow was not sufficient to block the roads to motor traffic. The roads have boon in a dangerous con­ dition owing to ico and many care have taken to the ditch but no ser­ ious accidents reported. Tuesday night the thermometer registered close to aero. PRIZE WINNERS The ten-pound Christmas .cake given as a prize by Grant’s Bakery was won by E. Lindenfield with No. 610. The second and third prizes have not been claimed. The num­ bers are 2240 and 3454. If not claimed1 by Saturday evening they will be drawn for again. Mi's. T. W. WilkinsOn and son Mr. Thos. Wilkinson who has> been visit­ ing with Mr. and Mr&, Chas. Birney in Exeter and also in Wingham and Belgrave for the . past couple of months left Monday for Belgrave where they will spend the New Year’s holiday’s and expect to leave next wook to return to their home at Escanaba, Michigan, PRESENTED WITH PURSE Mr, Arthur Middlemjss, leader of the choir of the Triyitt Memorial Church was pleasantly surprised for Christmas when he was presented with a purse of money from members of the congregation in appreciation of his services. ONE OF THE BEST One of the finest musical programs ever heard in Exeter was put on Wednesday evening of last week! in the Main Street United church by the Carolina Jubilee Singers, a com­ pany of six versatile colored artists. There was a splendid attendance and all were highly delighted with the program which consisted of spir­ ituals, jubilee numbers, plantation and classical songs, monologues, readings, etc. The artists were re­ peatedly encored. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gambrill entertained the artists to a duck supper. TEAM OF CATS OFFERED FOR SALE A Canadian Press dispatch from Exeter appeared in the daily papers as follows: “Christmas is coming; but what’s Christmas without pres­ ents. So asks a six-year-old farm girl. There could be no presents without money she, secided. Sud­ denly an idea fashioned and now she is offering to sell “a team of cats for 10 cents” in order to buy heT four- year-old brother a pair of pants that you can put a belt through. In re­ sponse to the above Rev. M. A. Hunt was the recipient of a box of Christ­ mas cheer to be delivered to the little girl in question but so far it has been impossible to locate the party. BURIED AT EXETER Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Francis were called to Tilbury West owing to the death of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Richard Parish. The remains were brought to Exeter Sunday for inter­ ment in the Exeter cemetery. The deceased was 78 years of age. Her maiden name was Agnes Strang. She was born at Lumley but in her early life moved to Tilbury West with her parents. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Parish lived a short dis­ tance south of town, Mr. Parish having passed away 16 years ago. The deceased is survived by one son David, with whom she was living at the time of her death, and. one 'daughter, Mrs. Francis. She is aiso survived by one brother and one sis­ ter, David Strang and Mrs. William Traquair, of Tilbury West. The fun­ eral at Strangfield was conducted by Rev. Mr. Hammond and at the cemetery by Rev. Mr. Elliott. ’Vriit ikar (Srprttnga. (By Rev. Jas. Anthony, M.A.) We are bidding farewell to 1933. It came to us bearing many a doubt and many an anxiety. During- the greater part of its stay with us war clouds lowered’ on every horizon, The wheels of busi­ ness turned heavily. Social life was far from its best. Schools, while well attended, kept their course laden with many a doubt as to the future of the scholars. The church found herself burden­ ed) with debt and none too hopeful as to the turn religious matters were to take. Horror upon horror seemed to haunt the lives of many of our trusted men. Later in the year matters mended. A few streaks of light shot up in our Eastern skiy. The strife of men was hushed before the coming of a better day in every activity of life. With the coming of this new brightness we greet 1934. We are still in the dim twi­ light. Few, if any. discern the meaning of this hour. With the ut­ most difficulty can we tell the significance of what is round about us. These new circumstances, are they friends or foes? Fears still are in the way. Those mysterious rumblings, are they noise of the wheels of coming industry or are they mutterings soon to break out in storm and earthquake shock? * The coming days will try men’s souls. The craven and the cowardly may well regard them with terror. But the brave will welcome them with manly hearts. Facing wind and tide make the sailor. Facing and throttling adversity build a man. 19i3i4 makes appeal to the heroic, to the adventurous, to those who devoutly be­ lieve in .God and who love their fellow men. The forward stepping and the upward looking will find 19i3 4 big with advantage. A new era has dawned. Happy are they who realize this tremendous fact and who enter into that era with high courage. A LIBERAL RESPONSE The Christmas spirit prevailing this year had lost none of its warmth. In fact, if anything, there seemed to be a better spirit prevail­ ing amongst the citizens. The Santa Claus fund was well supported and in addition there were many worth while contributions in clothing, de­ licacies and toys. On Friday after­ noon the relief committee met in the basement of the Exeter Public. Lib­ rary and parcels were fixed up for 83 children. One of the worth while presentations came from Miss Win- nifred Huston who made up 21 stock­ ings filled- with candies and oranges and to the top of half of them was. attached a small cupie doll and to the other half of them was attached a small horn. There were also' several fancy silk cats. On Saturday after­ noon the Boy Scouts distributed the parcels. Many kiddies were made happy for Christmas. If any chil­ dren were overlooked the committee will be glad to know about it. The contributions received at the Cana­ dian Bank of Commerce were: Friend $1.00; G. S. Howard $1.00; Exeter Women’s Institute $1.0.00, William Ward $1.00. Those received at the Times-Advocat-e were; A friend 50c., Canadian Legion $5.00; Dr. Fletcher $2.00; iCarol Singers $12.00 and $1 from each of the following Thomas Pryde, W. G. Medd, Wm. May, Rev. J. H. Stainton, Miss M. E. Ross, Mts. Jesse Elston, M. W. Pfaff, W. J. Beer R. N. Creech, T. O. Kouthcott, Mrs. W. W. Taman, A friend, Room III of the Exeter Public School makiing a total of $79.3 0. The amount prev­ iously acknowledged was $33.80. CARD OF THANKS On behalf of the committee and myself I wish to express our appre­ ciation of the donations received from individuals and organizations I toward the Santa Claus fund. Your kindness and generosity made it possible for us to provide a happier Christmas for 83 children. I wish in particular to thank the Chamber of 'Commerce, the women’s | Institute, the Carol Singers and the C.G.I.T. girls for their splendid do­ nations; also the Bey Scouts, who so kindly delivered parcels for us. Mrs. J. H. Mrownlng, Con. of Com’ MEDD—BOSSENBERRY A very pretty wedding took place at Christ Church, Forest, on Satur­ day afternoon at three o’clock' when the Rector, Rev. W. B. Hawkins, united in marriage Miss Carrie Bos- senberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bossenberry and Mr. A. Bruce Medd, son of Mr. W. G. Medd, M.L.A., and Mrs. Medd, of town. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns, and white .chrysanthe­ mums while white satin bows and sprigs of holly marked the pews of the guests. The bride was charming in a gown of ivory satin cut on prin­ cess lines and wearing a veil of ruffled tulle. She carried an ivory prayer book with a shower of val­ ley lillies and satin ribbons and wore ivory satin sandals. The maid of honor was Miss Ann Bossenberry, twin sister of the bride, dressed in liberty blue, while her sisters Aleen and Eleanor acted as bridesmaids dressed in shades of bittersweet and carrying bronze chrysanthemums. Margaret, the youngest sister, was flower-girl dressed in white with nosegay of pale yellow roses and lily-of-the-valley. The groomsman was Dr. Wm. Lawson, of Listowel. Missi Ruth Walters, of New York, sang very sweetly “At Dawning.” She was dressed in blue with trim­ mings of deep rose and sandals to match. The organist was Mr. Leon­ ard, of Ripley, uncle of the bride. The ushers were Messrs Jack Kaiser of Detroit, and Wm. Bossenberry. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, the rooms being decorated with yellow rosebuds and pink snap­ dragons, the tables being done in silver. Following a dainty luncheon the groom was called upon to re­ spond to a toast to the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Medd left on a wedding trip to New York. They arrived in Exeter Wednesday and left the same day for Forest. Among those from town who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Medd and two daughters, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Lay- ton, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rivers, Messrs. Jas. Morley and Howard Dignan and Miss Helen Dignan, The best wishes of many friends will be extended to the happy couple. Mr, and Mrs. Me’dd wll reside at Napa- nee where the groom Is on the teach- staff of the Collegiate institute. NOMINATIONS ACCLAMATION IN USBORNE Usborne council has been re-elect­ ed by acclamation. A meeting of the ratepayers was held at the township hall, Elimville, on Friday afternoon last at which there was a good rep­ resentation and a lively discussion Jas. Ballantyne was again nomin­ ated for the reeveship as was also Mr. Hugh Berry. A letter was read from the county council requesting the township to re-elect Mr. Ballan­ tyne, warden of the county for another year owing to his close touch with county affairs. This weighed largely in the decision of Mr. Berry not to qualify for the position. The nominations for the council were as follows: George R. Westcott, Peter Moir, Reuben Shier and Percy Passmore, all elected by acclamation. TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN NOMINATIONS Reeve—Henry Beaver and Wm. Sweitzer. Deputy-Reeve —Chester Mawhin- ney by acclamation. Councilmen— Roy Holt, Edward Lamport, Alonzo McCann, Roy Ratz, Edmund Shapton. Dashwood Village trustees by acclamation; Edward Nadiger, Thomas Klump and Clayton Pfile. Zurich An entire new slate of village trustees was elected as follows: Hy. Eickmeier, Oscar Klopp and R. Stade. Hay Township Alfred Mellick was elected reeve of Hay Township by acclamation, while nominees who qualified for election to the council are George Armstrong, George Becker, Fred Corbett, David1 Ducharme, John Geoffrey, Max Turnbull, Edward Walper and William Haugh. Blyth J. C. Heffron will oppose Reeve George McNall for the reeveship of Blyth, both having qualified. The council was elected by acclamation, as follows: Edward Lundy, George White, Jack Cook and James Watt. IIullet Town snip Matthew Armstrong and' Janice Leiper will oppose each other for Hullet’s seat on the County Council next year. The council was returned by acclamation as follows. Herbert Motridge, James C. Forbes, Robert Lawson, Bert Allen. Howick Township The reeve, deputy-reeve and the council of Howick Township were all returned by acclamation. They are: Reeve, J. W. Gamble, deputy­ reeve, L. Demerling; council, L. Bryans, Thomas Lovell and David Weir. Colborne Township A. J. Goldthorpe is elected Reeve of Colborne Township by acclama­ tion: his opponent Wm. L. Young not filing his qualifications. James Chisholm, Jr., replaces Harry Mc- Creath, as councillor, who dropped out on account of ill health. George C. Feagan, John Pitbiacco and Mel­ vin Tyndall are returned by accla­ mation. East Whwanosh There will be a three cornered fight for the reeveship of East Wa- wanosh, between Peter W. Scott, Raymond Redmond' and Robert H. Thompson. There will also be an el­ ection for the council, the following having qualified, George Youngblut W. F. Campbell, Stewart McBurney Adam Robertson, George Kerr and Wilfred Reid. Seaforth Municipal offices were filled 'by acclamation: Mayor A. D. Suther­ land; reeve, W. W. Crozier; council Leonard Berkin, Isaac Hudson, Robt Abrahart, Thomas Johnston, J. J. Broderick, public utilities commiss­ ion, W. S. Golding. Blanshard Township Reeve—Dr. G. H. Jose (accl.) Council—Merton Rae, Earl Berry,1 Hubert Hodgins, Peter Morrison (ac. Hibbert Township Reeve—Joseph Nagle (accl.) Council—Robert Burchell, Frank Allan, Wm. Kay, George Vivian, ac. Fullarton Township Reeve—Wm. Roger (accl.) Council — W. C. Hooge, Leslie Williams, W. E. Tuer, John Ratz, (accl.) Biddulph Township Biddulph Township will have an interesting election contest this , year as everyone who was nominat­ ed qualified. Melville Westman and William J. Dewan will tight for the reeveship, while those who qualified, for the council were: John S. Parks Myron Culbert, Sidney Hodgins,, Cecil W. McRoberts, Percy Amitage and William C. Morkin. —SPECIAL— NEW YEARS’ DINNER On Sunday and Monday, Decernbei’ 31st and January 1st Cream of oyster soup, celery hearts, roast turkey or chicken, mashed po­ tatoes, string beans, plum pudding, Christmas cake or hot mince pie. PRICE 40c. WONG’S CAFE Gould’s Tea Room SPECIAL Turkey Dinners served at 1 and 6 o’clock — on '— NEW YEARS DAY 75c. GREETINGS— As another year draws to a close, we wish to thank our many friends for their lib­ eral patronage of this store. We sincerely hope the New Year will bring you all a greater measure of happi­ ness and prosperity than the past. Grants’ Bakery Phone 8 l